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Good Morning!

> Paul Dorn wrote:

> The attitudes expressed in petitions like this one are precisely why
> events such as Critical Mass, Reclaim the Streets, and other actions
> have become necessary. Streets belong to everyone--kids playing ball,
> protesters, parades, festivals, fairs, pedestrians, bicyclists,
> etc.--and not simply drivers.

	What you say is true   ---   to a point.    Anything public
belongs to everyone   ---   playgrounds included   ---   so using
your reasoning it is perfectly logical and reasonable for autos
to use playgrounds.

	While anything public belongs to everyone, everything public
also has designated usage   ---   for safety, mobility, etc.

	Sidewalks for people   ---   streets for  *Vehicles*  which
includes autos   ---   playgrounds for children and people.

> Since the dawn of civilization, streets
> have been the principal public space of any community. Arriving just
> over 100 years ago, automobiles are a recent intruder onto our roads
> and streets. And it's clear that their unfettered presence degrades
> the urban environment significantly. Streets are *public* space, and
> not simply utilitarian corridors for auto traffic. There are lots of
> things more important than driver convenience, such as clean air and
> water, preservation of open space, neighborhood quality of life,
> livable communities, safety for seniors and children, etc. If you
> don't like getting stuck in traffic, the solution is simple: Don't
> Drive!

	This is a side-issue and off-topic to the expressed point  
---   streets are for mobility of vehicles   ---   autos are
lawful vehicles   ---   therefore, let them pass.
	If autos are outlawed on your basis above, then you have legal
grounds.    Otherwise, you are wasting your time here   ---   put
your efforts to work where they will produce the results you feel
are best.

> Paul Dorn
> Davis, CA
> http://www.runmuki.com/paul


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